SHORT ANSWER
- Install the app – Open Google Play Store or head to Apps tab on Sony TV→ Search for BBC iPlayer → Select the app → Tap Install.
- Activate the app – Open the BBC iPlayer app → Note the code → Visit the activation website on your mobile or PC → Enter the code → Sign In → Start watching the content on your TV.
Do you wish to watch the latest TV series, sports, and documentaries from the BBC? You can install and use the BBC iPlayer app on your Sony Smart TV. This app is available on the Google Play Store for Sony Android and Google TVs. After installing the app, you need to activate it to stream all the content for free on your Sony TV.
BBC iPlayer Supported Sony TV Models
Sony TV models manufactured from 2013 to 2023 are compatible with installing the BBC iPlayer app. For a detailed list of models, you can visit the BBC iPlayer website. If you don’t find your Sony TV model on this webpage, you can opt to cast the BBC iPlayer content from your Smartphone.
Note: You can find the model number of your Sony TV on the label stuck on the bottom left or at the back of your TV panel.
How to Install BBC iPlayer on Sony TV
1. Turn on your Sony TV and go to the home screen.
2. You need to follow different steps to install the app on your Sony TV based on its OS.
- Android TV – Launch the Google Play Store app from the Apps category.
- Google TV – Go to the Apps tab from the home screen.
3. Hit on the Search bar and search for the BBC iPlayer app.
4. Pick the BBC iPlayer app from the search results and click the Install button.
5. Now, the BBC iPlayer app will be installed on your TV.
How to Activate BBC iPlayer on Sony TV
Before activating the BBC iPlayer app on your Sony TV, ensure you have registered for the free BBC iPlayer account. If not, visit bbc.com/register and register for an account.
1. Once you launch the BBC iPlayer app on your TV, you will be landed on the sign in screen. If you wish to change the language, click on Dangoswch opsiynau yn Gymraeg option at the top-right.
2. Choose I have a mobile or computer from the provided sign-in options.
Note: When you have already signed into an account and want to add another user account, go to Select who’s watching page and choose the name at the top left of the menu. Select Add Adult from the page.
3. You will see a sign-in screen with the code and the activation website link. Visit the link (bbc.com/tvcode) from the web browser on your mobile or computer.
4. Alternatively, click on Or use a QR code option at the bottom and scan the QR code using your smartphone or minicom.
5. Enter the code that is shown on your TV screen and tap Sign in on your TV.
6. Input the email address and password associated with your BBC iPlayer account.
7. On the confirmation screen, tap Continue, and wait for your TV to catch up with the sign-in.
Once done, the BBC iPlayer app on your Smart TV will refresh. Now, you are all set to watch your favorite live and on-demand content on your TV.
Note: You can also activate the app without using a mobile or computer. For that, choose I don’t have a mobile or computer from the sign-in screen and follow the on-screen instructions to activate the BBC app on your TV. To make this method work, you need to have a normal telephone.
How to Cast BBC iPlayer on Sony TV
If your Smart TV is running out of storage to install a new app, you can cast the BBC iPlayer content from your smartphone. Since the Sony TV is built on Android TV and Google TV OS, the cast support is natively available. So, you can easily cast the app content to your Sony TV from your Smartphone just by connecting both of them to the same WiFi network.
Open the BBC iPlayer app on your Android Smartphone or iPhone. If you don’t have the app, install it from the respective store on your Smartphone.
After launching the app on your Smartphone, sign in with your account credentials. Play the content that you want to stream on your TV. Tap the Chromecast icon in the media player and choose your Sony TV from the list of devices. Now, the chosen content will be played on your TV.
Can I Watch BBC iPlayer on Sony TV Outside the UK?
Yes, you can watch the BBC iPlayer on Sony TV outside the UK using a VPN. If you are residing outside the UK, you will not find the BBC iPlayer app on the Google Play Store application on your Sony Android or Google TV. In this case, you can install and use a trusted VPN source such as NordVPN on your Sony TV to unlock the geo-restriction and get the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the BBC iPlayer app is not working properly, restart your Sony TV to fix the temporary bugs that cause this issue. When the problem continues, uninstall and reinstall the BBC iPlayer on your TV to resolve the issue.